Attacking threat
Jackson Irvine
Jackson Irvine is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Australia.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Harry Souttar
Harry Souttar gives Australia balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Mat Ryan
Mat Ryan anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Australia look without the ball.
Name & number printing
Get the Australia shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the Australia 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
2014 · Nike
Yellow home with green and dark trim — clean modern Nike template.
2022 · Nike
Strong gold home with green panels and a modernised crest. Worn during their best modern tournament run.
2026 · Nike
Current-cycle Australia home shirt for the 48-team World Cup.
FAQ
Who is in the Australia squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Australia's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Jackson Irvine, Harry Souttar, Mat Ryan, with Tony Popovic as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the Australia head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Tony Popovic leads Australia into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this Australia squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.